Thousand_Oaks_Used_Oil_&_HHW_Survey_Report_08-27-15.pdf

August 2015

City of Thousand Oaks:

2015 Household Used Oil and Household Hazardous Waste

Survey

Overview and Research Objectives

The City of Thousand Oaks commissioned Godbe Research to conduct a survey of its residents, with the following research objectives:

Understand automobile oil disposal and recycling behavior and habits;

Gauge awareness of the Household Hazardous Waste Facility in

Newbury Park and Certified Centers for disposal;

Assess home improvement do-it-yourself behavior and habits, as well as disposal and recycling behavior/habits for associated waste materials;

Determine sources of information for do-it-yourself activities, projects and methods for conserving water in the household;

Identify current and preferred sources of information for oil disposal, household hazardous waste services, and water conservation provided by the City, as well as gauge their perceived usefulness; and

Identify any differences due to demographic and behavioral characteristics.

Methodology Overview

Data Collection Mail survey

Universe 97,274 adults (18 years of age or older) living in approximately 46,984 housing units in the

City of Thousand Oaks

Fielding Dates June 4 through June 15, 2015

Sample Size 800

Margin of Error ± 3.45%

Note: The data have been weighted to the American Community Survey (ACS) to reflect the actual population characteristics of the City of Thousand Oaks residents in terms of their gender, age, ethnicity, education, and income.

Summary

Summary

1. To begin, survey respondents were asked to indicate whether they personally change the oil in their vehicles or equipment. The vast majority said that they utilize a mechanic or oil change shop for this service. In contrast, approximately 1 in 6 respondents said they personally change the oil in their car(s), and less than 1 in 10 respondents reported they personally change the oil on other gas powered vehicles or equipment.

2. With respect to oil change frequency:

A majority of respondents indicated that they change the oil on their first car every

5,000 miles. Nearly 1 out of 5 respondents said they change the oil on this car every 3,000 miles. About 1 in 10 respondents said they change their oil every

7,500 or every 10,000 miles.

Slightly fewer residents change the oil on their second car every 5,000 miles, while about 1 out of 5 respondents said they change their oil every 3,000 or 7,500 miles. Similar to the responses for the first car, about 1 in 10 respondents said they change their oil every 10,000 miles.

The responses for the third car in the household are similar to the previous two.

Most oil changes for this car occur at every 5,000 miles, followed by every 3,000 miles. Oil changes at every 7,500 and 10,000 miles occur in smaller numbers.

Summary II

3. With respect to perception of manufacturer oil change frequency recommendations:

A plurality of respondents indicated that their car manufacturer recommends they change the oil every 5,000 miles. Nearly a quarter of respondents said their manufacturer recommendation for changing the oil on this car is every 3,000 miles, and 1 in 10 respondents said the recommendation to change their oil is every 7,500 or 10,000 miles.

The results for the second household car are nearly identical to the first car.

The responses for the third car in the household vary only slightly from the first and second cars. Fewer respondents said their manufacturer recommended oil changes at every 5,000 miles and 10,000 miles, while more said that their manufacturer recommended every 7,500 miles.

4. When asked why they personally change the oil in their gas powered vehicles or equipment, 1 out of 10 respondents said it was because it saves money. Fewer respondents reported that it was because they enjoy car maintenance, saves time, or was more convenient.

Summary III

5. When asked how they dispose of used oil, about 1 in 10 of the respondents who personally change their own oil said they take it to an auto parts store or auto repair facility. Slightly less than 1 out of 10 respondents said they take it to the City

Household Hazardous Waste Facility.

6. The two most popular reasons given, mentioned by 2 out of 5 respondents, for disposing of oil in the manner previously described were “Convenience/Easy” and

“Best for environment/Safe/Right thing to do/Properly done.” All other responses garnered 5% or less mentions.

7. Almost a third of respondents who said they personally change the oil in their cars or equipment reported that they have used the Household Hazardous Waste Facility in

Newbury Park. Less than 1 in 10 respondents said they use Certified Centers, and about a quarter of respondents reported they use neither.

8. When asked why they chose to use the Household Hazardous Waste Facility or

Certified Centers for disposal, the most common answer was “Convenience/ Easy.”

This The next tier of responses focus on a desire to have the oil handled properly, and that the Facility and Centers were close by. All other mentions garnered less than 10% mentions.

Summary IV

9. Respondents who indicated they did not use the Facility or Centers were asked to give their reasons for that choice. The most frequently given answer was “Do not need/Nothing to dispose of,” offered by about 3 in 10 respondents. This was followed by “Did not know about it,” reported by about 1 in 5 respondents All other responses garnered less than 4% mentions. However, nearly half of the respondents had no answer for this question.

10. Two-thirds of respondents indicated that they partake in gardening at home, while about half said they engage in home improvement activities or painting at home.

Nearly a quarter of respondents reported they do not participate in these activities at home.

11. When asked why they engage in gardening, painting or home improvement activities, about two thirds of respondents said it was because it “Saves money” and they “Enjoy gardening.” About 3 out of 5 respondents said they “Enjoy do it yourself/home improvement jobs.” One-quarter of respondents said they “Prefer to grow my own pesticide-free organic foods.” Nearly 1 out of 5 respondents said it was “More convenient,” and 1 out of 10 said it “Saves time.”

Summary V

12. When asked how they dispose of extra fertilizers, pesticides, paint or household cleaning supplies, nearly half of the respondents said they take it to the City

Household Hazardous Waste Facility. In comparison, about 1 out of ten respondents said they take it to a home improvement store or nursery, or simply put it in the garbage. All other means of disposal garnered less than 10% mentions.

13. About 3 in 10 respondents said they chose their disposal technique because it was the right thing to do for the environment for proper disposal or that it was convenient and easy. About 1 in 10 respondents said it was the “Best option/Way/Practice/Correct method.” All other responses received less than 10% mentions.

14. Next, the survey respondents were asked what steps they have taken in their household to conserve water. About two-thirds of respondents said they had installed low flow toilets, and more than half indicated they installed low flow showers. About 2 out of 5 respondents reported they had drip irrigation in place, and approximately one quarter indicated they had removed turf and perhaps received an associated rebate.

15. The vast majority of respondents said they get information on do-it-yourself activities via the Internet. About 2 out of 5 respondents reported the home improvement store and family or friends as another source. Approximately a third utilize nurseries or garden centers, while 1 in 10 respondents indicated they use the auto parts/supply stores and paint stores for information.

Summary VI

16. About two thirds of the survey respondents indicated that they had seen, heard or read information about water conservation; disposal of used oil or oil filters, pesticides, paint or household cleaning supplies; or other related services from the City of

Thousand Oaks.

17. Survey respondents who acknowledged having seen, heard or read about water conservation, waste disposal or related services were asked what they had seen, heard or read. The top scoring response, by nearly a third of respondents, acknowledged information through flyers, mail, utility bill inserts and the City newsletter. About a quarter of respondents mentioned the recollection of information regarding water conservation, associated rules and methods, rebates and turf replacement, as well as online sources including the City web site, Facebook, Twitter, Internet, and email from the City. Nearly 1 out of 5 respondents mentioned recycling related topics such as “Recycle site/Days/Waste taken/E waste/Be responsible,” as well as the Acorn and newspaper ads.

Summary VII

18. In response to the question about where the respondents had seen, heard or read about water conservation, disposal of household hazardous waste, or related services, more than two-thirds indicated it was through brochures, mailers or flyers. Nearly half of respondents reported “Newspaper” as their source, while 2 out of 5 respondents said their source was the City website. The electronic newsletter was cited by nearly 1 in 5 respondents and more than 1 out of 10 respondents said their source was calling or visiting the City Facility and Facebook. All other responses garnered less than 10% mentions.

19. More than 9 out of 10 respondents indicated they felt the information provided by the

City was useful (“very useful” 45.8%, “somewhat useful” 45.8%). In contrast, less than

4% of respondents did not feel the information was useful, and 5% of respondents had no answer for this question.

20. When asked where they get information on the disposal of used oil and other household hazardous waste, nearly half of respondents indicated they use the Internet for this purpose. In addition, about a quarter of respondents said they receive information on these issues from family or friends and the City website. About 1 out of

10 respondents reported getting information from home improvement stores and auto parts/supply stores. All other responses garnered less than 10% mentions.

Summary VIII

21. When respondents were asked through what sources they would prefer to receive information on water conservation, disposal of household hazardous waste and related City services, nearly half said they would prefer “Newspaper, Acorn” and “Bill inserts.” A third of respondents favored “Brochures, mailers or flyers” and “Website-

City,” and a quarter indicated they would like to receive information from “Email/Email blast” and “Electronic newsletter” sources. About 1 out of 10 respondents stated a preference for “Newspaper, Star,” “Online sources,” “Facebook,” and “Word of mouth/Family/Friend/Neighbor.” All other responses received less than 10% mentions.

The chart is continued on the next page.

Key Findings

Q1. Oil Change Behavior

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Don't own any gas powered vehicles or equipment

Other gas powered vehicles or equipment

Car(s)

Take all of my gas powered vehicles or equipment to a mechanic/oil change shop

1.2%

7.9%

15.7%

83.6%

To begin, survey respondents were asked to indicate whether they personally change the oil in their vehicles or equipment. The vast majority said that they utilize a mechanic or oil change shop for this service. In contrast, approximately 1 in 6 respondents said they personally change the oil in their car(s), and less than 1 in 10 respondents reported they personally change the oil on other gas powered vehicles or equipment.

Q1. Oil Change Behavior Gender Comparisons

When the data are examined in terms of gender, men were more likely to report that they personally change the oil in their car(s) and/or other gas powered vehicles or equipment. Women, on the other hand, tended to indicate in higher levels that they take their vehicles and/or equipment to a mechanic or oil change shop.

Respondents Gender

Total Male Female No answer

Total 746 357 375 14

Car(s) 117 69 45 3

15.7% 19.3% 12.0% 22.2%

Other gas powered vehicles or equipment 59 50 8 1

7.9% 14.1% 2.0% 6.5%

Take all of my gas powered vehicles or equipment to a mechanic/oil change shop

624 277 337 10

83.6% 77.6% 89.7% 71.4%

Don't own any gas powered vehicles or equipment 9 3 6 0

1.2% .9% 1.5% .0%

Q1. Oil Change Behavior Home Zip Code Comparisons

In terms of the survey respondents’ home zip code, residents of the 91320 zip code area were more likely to say that they personally change the oil in their car(s) and/or other vehicles or equipment. Respondents who live in the 91360 zip code also tended to indicate more frequently that they personally change the oil in other gas powered vehicles or equipment.

Home Zip Code

Total 91320 91360 91361 91362 No answer

Total 746 162 293 38 243 9

Car(s) 117 38 34 4 37 4

15.7% 23.5% 11.6% 11.6% 15.2% 41.2%

Other gas powered vehicles or equipment 59 21 29 0 9 0

7.9% 13.1% 9.8% .0% 3.6% .0%

Take all of my gas powered vehicles or equipment to a mechanic/oil change shop

624 128 238 34 214 9

83.6% 79.1% 81.1% 88.8% 88.0% 100.0%

Don't own any gas powered vehicles or equipment 9 0 5 1 2 0

1.2% .0% 1.8% 3.5% .9% .0%

Q1. Oil Change Behavior Ethnicity Comparisons

When examined in terms of ethnicity, African-American/Black, Anglo/White/Caucasian, and Asian respondents were more likely to state that they personally change the oil in their car(s). Latino/Latina/Hispanic respondents tended to report more frequently that they take their gas powered vehicles and equipment to a mechanic or oil change shop.

Racial/Ethnic Background

Total

African-

American/

Black

Anglo/

White/

Caucasian

Asian

Latino/

Latina/

Hispanic

Native

American

Native

Hawaiian or Other

Pacific

Islander

Two or more races

Other No answer

Total 746 8 491 66 129 1 1 29 8 14

Car(s) 117 4 83 14 3 0 1 5 0 7

15.7% 46.8% 17.0% 21.0% 2.7% .0% 99.8% 17.2% .1% 50.1%

Other gas powered vehicles or equipment

59 0 50 1 0 0 0 5 0 3

7.9% .0% 10.1% 2.1% .0% .0% .0% 15.9% .0% 22.3%

Take all of my gas powered vehicles or equipment to a mechanic/oil change shop

624 4 398 57 126 1 0 24 8 7

83.6% 53.2% 81.0% 85.6% 97.6% 100.0% .2% 82.8% 100.0% 49.9%

Don't own any gas powered vehicles or equipment

9 0 6 0 3 0 0 0 0 0

1.2% .0% 1.2% .0% 2.4% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0%

Q2. Oil Change Frequency – Car 1

Every 3,000 miles 19.1%

Every 5,000 miles 51.2%

Every 7,500 miles 10.8%

Every 10,000 miles 11.6%

Not sure 4.3%

No answer 3.0%

A majority of respondents indicated that they change the oil on their first car every 5,000 miles. Nearly 1 out of

5 respondents said they change the oil on this car every 3,000 miles. About 1 in 10 respondents said they change their oil every 7,500 or every 10,000 miles.

Q2. Oil Change Frequency – Car 2

Every 3,000 miles 23.4%

Every 5,000 miles 42.7%

Every 7,500 miles 20.0%

Every 10,000 miles 9.2%

Not sure 4.6%

No answer .2%

Slightly fewer residents change the oil on their second car every 5,000 miles, while about 1 out of 5 respondents said they change their oil every 3,000 or 7,500 miles. Similar to the responses for the first car, about 1 in 10 respondents said they change their oil every 10,000 miles.

Q2. Oil Change Frequency – Car 3

Every 3,000 miles 22.9%

Every 5,000 miles 45.9%

Every 7,500 miles 14.2%

Every 10,000 miles 14.9%

Not sure 2.0%

No answer .1%

The responses for the third car in the household are similar to the previous two. Most oil changes for this car occur at every 5,000 miles, followed by every 3,000 miles. Oil changes at every 7,500 and 10,000 miles occur in smaller numbers.

Q2. Oil Change Frequency – Car 1, 2 and 3 Subgroup Comparisons

Next, the respondents were asked how often they change the oil in their car(s). The respondents were allowed to provide information for up to 3 cars. For this question, the following pages in this report include comparison tables for

• Age

• Home zip code

• Ethnicity

• Education

While each comparison table includes many statistically significant differences among the various groupings, no clear behavior pattern emerges.

Age

Total 18-29 years 30-39 years 40-49 years 50-64 years 65+ years No answer

Car 1

Total 800 135 112 145 227 165 16

Every 3,000 miles 153 19 18 29 51 31 4

19.1% 14.2% 16.5% 19.8% 22.6% 19.0% 21.8%

Every 5,000 miles 410 99 72 70 91 69 8

51.2% 73.3% 64.6% 48.4% 40.2% 41.6% 50.8%

Every 7,500 miles 86 17 7 14 26 22 0

10.8% 12.5% 6.0% 9.7% 11.4% 13.6% .2%

Every 10,000 miles 93 0 14 28 29 21 1

11.6% .0% 12.9% 19.2% 12.7% 12.7% 6.5%

Not sure 35 0 0 1 19 11 3

4.3% .0% .0% .6% 8.4% 6.8% 20.7%

No answer 24 0 0 3 10 10 0

3.0% .0% .0% 2.3% 4.6% 6.3% .0%

Car 2

Total 516 83 97 104 147 75 11

Every 3,000 miles 121 33 10 21 30 26 1

23.4% 39.6% 10.6% 20.2% 20.6% 34.7% 4.9%

Every 5,000 miles 220 17 63 44 57 33 6

42.7% 20.2% 65.0% 42.7% 39.0% 44.3% 53.7%

Every 7,500 miles 103 33 10 22 29 9 0

20.0% 40.2% 9.9% 21.5% 19.6% 12.6% .2%

Every 10,000 miles 47 0 14 14 13 5 1

9.2% .0% 14.5% 13.8% 8.6% 6.9% 9.8%

Not sure 24 0 0 2 18 1 3

4.6% .0% .0% 1.8% 12.1% .8% 31.4%

No answer 1 0 0 0 0 1 0

.2% .0% .0% .0% .1% .8% .0%

Q2. Oil Change Frequency – Cars 1, 2 and 3 Age Comparisons

Age

Total 18-29 years 30-39 years 40-49 years 50-64 years 65+ years No answer

Car 3

Total 151 16 14 32 62 25 1

Every 3,000 miles 35 0 0 8 19 7 0

22.9% .0% .0% 25.9% 30.6% 29.4% .0%

Every 5,000 miles 69 0 11 15 25 17 1

45.9% .0% 79.7% 48.1% 39.9% 68.0% 50.0%

Every 7,500 miles 21 0 3 4 14 0 0

14.2% .0% 20.3% 13.3% 22.7% 1.1% .0%

Every 10,000 miles 22 16 0 3 3 0 1

14.9% 100.0% .0% 8.7% 4.4% .0% 50.0%

Not sure 3 0 0 1 1 0 0

2.0% .0% .0% 4.1% 2.1% 1.5% .0%

No answer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

.1% .0% .0% .0% .4% .0% .0%

Q2. Oil Change Frequency – Cars 1, 2 and 3 Age Comparisons Continued

Q2. Oil Change Frequency – Cars 1, 2 and 3 Home Zip Code Comparisons

Home Zip Code

Total 91320 91360 91361 91362 No answer

Car 1

Total 800 179 308 50 254 9

Every 3,000 miles 153 34 68 11 37 2

19.1% 18.8% 22.2% 22.8% 14.5% 24.4%

Every 5,000 miles 410 83 174 15 132 6

51.2% 46.2% 56.7% 29.9% 51.9% 64.1%

Every 7,500 miles 86 13 22 4 46 0

10.8% 7.3% 7.3% 8.8% 18.2% .0%

Every 10,000 miles 93 27 28 12 25 1

11.6% 15.2% 9.0% 22.9% 10.0% 11.5%

Not sure 35 15 8 1 10 0

4.3% 8.5% 2.7% 2.6% 3.9% .0%

No answer 24 7 7 7 4 0

3.0% 4.0% 2.2% 13.0% 1.5% .0%

Car 2

Total 516 129 169 28 188 2

Every 3,000 miles 121 31 40 10 39 1

23.4% 23.7% 23.9% 35.6% 20.9% 25.0%

Every 5,000 miles 220 59 67 12 82 1

42.7% 45.6% 39.6% 43.9% 43.5% 25.0%

Every 7,500 miles 103 14 42 3 44 0

20.0% 10.8% 25.0% 10.4% 23.6% .0%

Every 10,000 miles 47 11 15 3 18 1

9.2% 8.2% 8.9% 10.1% 9.4% 50.0%

Not sure 24 15 4 0 4 0

4.6% 11.6% 2.6% .0% 2.3% .0%

No answer 1 0 0 0 1 0

.2% .0% .1% .0% .3% .0%

Q2. Oil Change Frequency – Cars 1, 2 and 3 Home Zip Code Comparisons Continued

Home Zip Code

Total 91320 91360 91361 91362 No answer

Car 3

Total 151 44 53 10 43 1

Every 3,000 miles 35 9 6 6 14 0

22.9% 20.3% 11.7% 57.9% 32.1% .0%

Every 5,000 miles 69 25 22 4 17 1

45.9% 58.3% 41.7% 42.1% 39.3% 50.0%

Every 7,500 miles 21 9 4 0 8 0

14.2% 21.4% 7.1% .0% 19.3% .0%

Every 10,000 miles 22 0 19 0 3 1

14.9% .0% 35.1% .0% 7.3% 50.0%

Not sure 3 0 2 0 1 0

2.0% .0% 4.0% .0% 2.0% .0%

No answer 0 0 0 0 0 0

.1% .0% .4% .0% .0% .0%

Q2. Oil Change Frequency – Cars 1, 2 and 3 Ethnicity Comparisons

Racial/Ethnic Background

Total

African-

American/

Black

Anglo/

White/

Caucasian

Asian

Latino/

Latina/

Hispanic

Native

American

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific

Islander

Two or more races

Other No answer

Car 1

Total 800 8 527 73 139 1 1 30 8 14

Every 3,000 miles 153 2 82 10 52 0 0 0 0 7

19.1% 26.8% 15.5% 13.5% 37.2% .0% .0% .0% .0% 53.4%

Every 5,000 miles 410 1 271 48 54 1 1 27 4 2

51.2% 14.3% 51.4% 66.0% 38.8% 89.3% 99.9% 90.7% 55.4% 16.4%

Every 7,500 miles 86 2 73 8 3 0 0 0 0 0

10.8% 31.8% 13.8% 10.2% 2.3% .0% .1% .0% .0% .0%

Every 10,000 miles 93 1 71 3 13 0 0 3 0 1

11.6% 12.9% 13.5% 4.7% 9.7% 10.7% .0% 9.3% .0% 7.9%

Not sure 35 1 20 1 7 0 0 0 3 3

4.3% 14.3% 3.7% 1.3% 4.7% .0% .0% .0% 44.6% 22.3%

No answer 24 0 11 3 10 0 0 0 0 0

3.0% .0% 2.1% 4.3% 7.3% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0%

Car 2

Total 516 5 333 64 72 1 0 29 8 6

Every 3,000 miles 121 2 65 12 22 0 0 16 0 4

23.4% 45.7% 19.4% 18.5% 30.3% .0% .0% 56.3% .0% 71.1%

Every 5,000 miles 220 0 135 37 33 1 0 10 4 1

42.7% .0% 40.6% 58.0% 45.8% 89.3% 50.0% 34.1% 55.4% 10.7%

Every 7,500 miles 103 2 85 8 7 0 0 2 0 0

20.0% 34.1% 25.6% 12.4% 9.2% .0% 50.0% 7.4% .0% .0%

Every 10,000 miles 47 1 38 7 0 0 0 1 0 1

9.2% 20.1% 11.3% 11.1% .0% 10.7% .0% 2.2% .0% 18.1%

Not sure 24 0 10 0 11 0 0 0 3 0

4.6% .0% 2.9% .0% 14.8% .0% .0% .0% 44.6% .0%

No answer 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

.2% .0% .2% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0%

Q2. Oil Change Frequency – Cars 1, 2 and 3 Ethnicity Comparisons Continued

Racial/Ethnic Background

Total

African-

American/

Black

Anglo/

White/

Caucasian

Asian

Latino/

Latina/

Hispanic

Native

American

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific

Islander

Two or more races

Other No answer

Car 3

Total 151 0 99 29 14 0 0 1 4 5

Every 3,000 miles 35 0 20 7 8 0 0 0 0 0

22.9% .0% 19.9% 25.3% 54.9% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0%

Every 5,000 miles

69 0 42 12 6 0 0 0 4 4

45.9% .0% 42.6% 43.3% 45.1% .0% .0% .5% 100.0

88.9%

Every 7,500 miles 21 0 16 6 0 0 0 0 0 0

14.2% .0% 16.1% 19.4% .0% .0% 100.0% .2% .0% .0%

Every 10,000 miles 22 0 19 2 0 0 0 1 0 1

14.9% .0% 19.5% 7.4% .0% .0% .0% 99.3% .0% 11.1%

Not sure 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

2.0% .0% 1.7% 4.5% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0%

No answer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

.1% .0% .2% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0%

Q2. Oil Change Frequency – Cars 1, 2 and 3 Education Comparisons

Education

Total Less than

12 years

Completed high school

Some college

4-year college degree

Graduate education

No answer

Car 1

Total 800 11 51 166 278 283 10

Every 3,000 miles 153 3 32 33 61 22 1

19.1% 27.5% 63.5% 19.9% 22.0% 7.9% 5.2%

Every 5,000 miles 410 2 13 91 142 156 5

51.2% 19.7% 25.6% 54.5% 51.1% 55.2% 51.1%

Every 7,500 miles 86 2 3 14 32 35 0

10.8% 13.6% 5.8% 8.4% 11.7% 12.4% .0%

Every 10,000 miles 93 1 1 17 26 46 1

11.6% 10.5% 1.1% 10.4% 9.5% 16.4% 10.4%

Not sure 35 3 0 7 12 9 3

4.3% 28.7% .9% 4.0% 4.3% 3.2% 33.3%

No answer 24 0 2 5 4 14 0

3.0% .0% 3.1% 2.9% 1.5% 4.8% .0%

Car 2

Total 516 7 15 107 174 207 6

Every 3,000 miles 121 3 6 38 60 13 1

23.4% 52.6% 36.8% 35.9% 34.3% 6.2% 9.6%

Every 5,000 miles 220 2 8 36 75 100 1

42.7% 26.7% 49.9% 33.6% 42.8% 48.1% 9.6%

Every 7,500 miles 103 0 2 15 27 59 0

20.0% 3.3% 13.3% 14.3% 15.6% 28.3% .0%

Every 10,000 miles 47 1 0 4 11 30 1

9.2% 17.5% .0% 3.8% 6.4% 14.4% 19.2%

Not sure 24 0 0 13 2 6 3

4.6% .0% .0% 11.8% .9% 2.9% 61.5%

No answer 1 0 0 1 0 0 0

.2% .0% .0% .5% .0% .1% .0%

Q2. Oil Change Frequency – Cars 1, 2 and 3 Education Comparisons Continued

Education

Total Less than

12 years

Completed high school

Some college

4-year college degree

Graduate education

No answer

Car 3

Total 151 2 6 23 51 68 1

Every 3,000 miles 35 0 5 5 13 12 0

22.9% 6.4% 83.7% 20.5% 25.0% 17.5% .0%

Every 5,000 miles 69 2 1 17 26 23 1

45.9% 93.6% 16.3% 73.4% 51.7% 33.4% 50.0%

Every 7,500 miles 21 0 0 1 10 10 0

14.2% .0% .0% 5.1% 19.8% 15.1% .0%

Every 10,000 miles 22 0 0 0 1 21 1

14.9% .0% .0% 1.0% 1.9% 30.5% 50.0%

Not sure 3 0 0 0 1 2 0

2.0% .0% .0% .0% 1.6% 3.2% .0%

No answer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

.1% .0% .0% .0% .0% .3% .0%

Q3. Manufacturer Recommended Oil Change

Frequency – Car 1

Every 3,000 miles 26.7%

Every 5,000 miles 39.1%

Every 7,500 miles 12.6%

Every 10,000 miles 11.7%

Not sure 7.7%

No answer 2.2%

A plurality of respondents indicated that their car manufacturer recommends they change the oil every 5,000 miles. Nearly a quarter of respondents said their manufacturer recommendation for changing the oil on this car is every 3,000 miles, and 1 in 10 respondents said the recommendation to change their oil is every 7,500 or

10,000 miles.

Q3. Manufacturer Recommended Oil Change

Frequency – Car 2

Every 3,000 miles 25.3%

Every 5,000 miles 40.6%

Every 7,500 miles 14.8%

Every 10,000 miles 11.1%

Not sure 8.1%

The results for the second household car are nearly identical to the first car discussed in the previous slide.

Q3. Manufacturer Recommended Oil Change

Frequency – Car 3

Every 3,000 miles 23.5%

Every 5,000 miles 35.8%

Every 7,500 miles 27.3%

Every 10,000 miles 3.3%

Not sure 10.1%

The responses for the third car in the household vary only slightly from the first and second cars. Fewer respondents said their manufacturer recommended oil changes at every 5,000 miles and 10,000 miles, while more said that their manufacturer recommended every 7,500 miles.

Q3. Manufacturer Recommended Oil Change

Frequency – Cars 1, 2 and 3 Gender Comparisons

Men were more likely to report that their car manufacturer suggests changing the oil every 7,500 miles.

Women, on the other hand, tended to state in higher levels that their cars’ manufacturers recommend changing the oil every 3,000 miles. The chart continues on the next page.

Respondents Gender

Total Male Female No answer

Car 1

Total 800 384 402 14

Every 3,000 miles 213 81 130 2

26.7% 21.2% 32.4% 11.8%

Every 5,000 miles 313 152 155 7

39.1% 39.5% 38.5% 47.8%

Every 7,500 miles 101 73 27 1

12.6% 19.1% 6.7% 3.9%

Every 10,000 miles 94 45 48 1

11.7% 11.6% 12.1% 3.9%

Not sure 62 25 33 4

7.7% 6.5% 8.1% 28.6%

No answer 18 8 9 1

2.2% 2.0% 2.3% 4.1%

Car 2

Total 516 257 251 8

Every 3,000 miles 131 44 87 1

25.3% 16.9% 34.5% 7.0%

Every 5,000 miles 210 116 89 5

40.6% 45.2% 35.2% 67.1%

Every 7,500 miles 76 42 34 1

14.8% 16.3% 13.5% 7.0%

Every 10,000 miles 57 35 22 1

11.1% 13.5% 8.9% 7.0%

Not sure 42 21 20 1

8.1% 8.1% 7.9% 11.8%

Q3. Manufacturer Recommended Oil Change

Frequency – Cars 1, 2 and 3 Gender Comparisons Continued

Respondents Gender

Total Male Female No answer

Car 3

Total 150 87 61 2

Every 3,000 miles 35 15 20 0

23.5% 17.5% 32.8% .0%

Every 5,000 miles 54 31 22 1

35.8% 35.5% 36.5% 27.2%

Every 7,500 miles 41 28 12 1

27.3% 32.5% 20.0% 27.1%

Every 10,000 miles 5 5 0 0

3.3% 5.2% .7% .0%

Not sure 15 8 6 1

10.1% 9.4% 10.0% 45.7%

Q3. Manufacturer Recommended Oil Change

Frequency – Cars 1, 2 and 3 Age Comparisons

The youngest age grouping of respondents (18 to 29) were more likely to indicate that the manufacturer of their car(s) recommended changing oil at every 3,000 or 5,000 miles. The 50-to-64-year-olds tended to say an oil change was recommended at 7,500 miles, and those ages 65 and older had a higher tendency to say they weren’t sure. The table continues on the following page.

Age

Total 18-29 years 30-39 years 40-49 years 50-64 years 65+ years No answer

Car 1

Total 800 135 112 145 227 165 16

Every 3,000 miles 213 69 20 36 57 30 2

26.7% 50.9% 17.6% 24.8% 24.9% 18.4% 12.2%

Every 5,000 miles 313 50 59 60 86 52 7

39.1% 36.9% 52.4% 41.3% 37.8% 31.7% 41.8%

Every 7,500 miles 101 16 12 11 31 30 1

12.6% 12.2% 10.4% 7.7% 13.7% 18.2% 3.5%

Every 10,000 miles 94 0 18 27 29 19 1

11.7% .0% 16.4% 18.4% 12.8% 11.6% 3.2%

Not sure 62 0 4 8 19 25 6

7.7% .0% 3.1% 5.2% 8.4% 15.1% 39.3%

No answer 18 0 0 4 6 8 0

2.2% .0% .0% 2.5% 2.5% 5.1% .0%

Car 2

Total 516 83 96 106 142 78 11

Every 3,000 miles 131 34 17 27 38 15 1

25.3% 40.5% 17.7% 25.1% 26.4% 19.0% 11.7%

Every 5,000 miles 210 49 41 38 47 29 5

40.6% 59.5% 43.2% 35.6% 33.0% 37.3% 46.9%

Every 7,500 miles 76 0 20 18 22 17 1

14.8% .0% 20.7% 16.7% 15.3% 21.2% 5.1%

Every 10,000 miles 57 0 14 16 15 11 1

11.1% .0% 14.8% 15.5% 10.6% 14.3% 4.9%

Not sure 42 0 4 8 21 6 3

8.1% .0% 3.7% 7.2% 14.7% 8.1% 31.4%

Q3. Manufacturer Recommended Oil Change

Frequency – Cars 1, 2 and 3 Age Comparisons Continued

Age

Total 18-29 years 30-39 years 40-49 years 50-64 years 65+ years No answer

Car 3

Total 150 16 12 33 62 26 1

Every 3,000 miles 35 0 1 12 15 7 0

23.5% .0% 11.8% 36.3% 24.3% 26.2% .0%

Every 5,000 miles 54 0 8 10 23 12 1

35.8% .0% 69.1% 30.0% 37.0% 47.7% 50.0%

Every 7,500 miles 41 16 1 5 17 0 1

27.3% 100.0% 9.6% 16.3% 28.0% .5% 50.0%

Every 10,000 miles 5 0 0 1 3 0 0

3.3% .0% .0% 4.1% 5.2% 1.5% .0%

Not sure 15 0 1 4 3 6 0

10.1% .0% 9.6% 13.3% 5.6% 24.1% .0%

Q3. Manufacturer Recommended Oil Change

Frequency – Cars 1, 2 and 3 Home Zip Code Comparisons

While there are statistically significant differences seen when comparing responses from different home zip codes, there were no clear patterns revealed. The table is continued on the next page.

Home Zip Code

Total 91320 91360 91361 91362 No answer

Car 1

Total 800 179 308 50 254 9

Every 3,000 miles 213 22 97 15 77 3

26.7% 12.3% 31.6% 29.0% 30.2% 30.1%

Every 5,000 miles 313 75 118 12 103 5

39.1% 41.7% 38.4% 23.9% 40.6% 58.4%

Every 7,500 miles 101 27 39 6 28 1

12.6% 15.2% 12.7% 11.0% 11.2% 5.7%

Every 10,000 miles 94 32 23 12 26 1

11.7% 18.1% 7.6% 22.9% 10.2% 5.7%

Not sure 62 20 23 3 16 0

7.7% 11.0% 7.5% 5.2% 6.3% .0%

No answer 18 3 7 4 4 0

2.2% 1.7% 2.2% 7.9% 1.5% .0%

Car 2

Total 516 129 168 28 189 2

Every 3,000 miles 131 13 56 10 51 1

25.3% 10.3% 33.5% 35.9% 26.8% 25.0%

Every 5,000 miles 210 50 63 8 89 1

40.6% 38.4% 37.4% 28.1% 47.0% 25.0%

Every 7,500 miles 76 32 22 4 18 1

14.8% 24.7% 13.1% 15.3% 9.4% 25.0%

Every 10,000 miles 57 15 14 6 22 1

11.1% 11.5% 8.5% 20.7% 11.6% 25.0%

Not sure 42 20 13 0 10 0

8.1% 15.1% 7.4% .0% 5.1% .0%

Q3. Manufacturer Recommended Oil Change

Frequency – Cars 1, 2 and 3 Home Zip Code Comparisons Continued

Home Zip Code

Total 91320 91360 91361 91362 No answer

Car 3

Total 150 44 56 7 42 1

Every 3,000 miles 35 8 9 6 12 0

23.5% 18.7% 16.4% 81.3% 28.8% .0%

Every 5,000 miles 54 17 17 1 18 1

35.8% 39.6% 30.3% 18.7% 41.8% 50.0%

Every 7,500 miles 41 14 21 0 5 1

27.3% 31.3% 38.1% .0% 12.6% 50.0%

Every 10,000 miles 5 0 1 0 3 0

3.3% .0% 2.7% .0% 8.2% .0%

Not sure 15 5 7 0 4 0

10.1% 10.4% 12.5% .0% 8.6% .0%

Q3. Manufacturer Recommended Oil Change

Frequency – Cars 1, 2 and 3 Ethnicity Comparisons

In general, Latino/Latina/Hispanic respondents were more likely to report that the manufacturer of their car(s) recommended an oil change every 3,000 miles. In comparison, Asian and Anglo/White/Caucasian respondents tended to report at higher levels that the recommendation was every 7,500 miles. The table continues on the next page

Racial/Ethnic Background

Total

African-

American/

Black

Anglo/

White/

Caucasian

Asian

Latino/

Latina/

Hispanic

Native

American

Native

Hawaiian or Other

Pacific

Islander

Two or more races

Other No answer

Car 1

Total 800 8 527 73 139 1 1 30 8 14

Every 3,000 miles 213 0 116 17 58 0 0 17 0 5

26.7% .0% 22.1% 23.8% 41.9% .0% .2% 56.1% .0% 34.7%

Every 5,000 miles 313 5 208 31 51 0 1 10 4 2

39.1% 61.1% 39.5% 42.8% 37.0% 45.9% 99.8% 33.5% 55.3% 11.8%

Every 7,500 miles 101 1 85 10 3 0 0 1 0 1

12.6% 11.8% 16.2% 13.4% 2.3% 43.4% .0% 2.9% .0% 3.9%

Every 10,000 miles 94 1 73 3 13 0 0 2 0 1

11.7% 12.9% 13.8% 4.7% 9.7% 10.7% .0% 7.4% .0% 3.9%

Not sure 62 1 38 7 10 0 0 0 3 3

7.7% 14.3% 7.1% 9.2% 6.9% .0% .0% .0% 44.6% 22.6%

No answer 18 0 7 4 3 0 0 0 0 3

2.2% .0% 1.3% 6.1% 2.2% .0% .0% .0% .0% 23.0%

Q3. Manufacturer Recommended Oil Change

Frequency – Cars 1, 2 and 3 Ethnicity Comparisons Continued

Racial/Ethnic Background

Total

African-

American/

Black

Anglo/

White/

Caucasian

Asian

Latino/

Latina/

Hispanic

Native

American

Native

Hawaiian or Other

Pacific

Islander

Two or more races

Other No answer

Car 2

Total 516 5 340 59 69 1 0 29 8 6

Every 3,000 miles 131 0 81 12 32 0 0 0 0 4

25.3% .0% 23.9% 21.0% 46.8% .0% 50.0% 1.3% .1% 72.3%

Every 5,000 miles 210 2 136 27 15 0 0 26 4 1

40.6% 45.7% 39.9% 45.4% 21.3% .0% 50.0% 89.0% 55.3% 9.2%

Every 7,500 miles 76 2 56 8 8 1 0 2 0 1

14.8% 34.1% 16.3% 13.2% 11.8% 89.3% .0% 7.4% .0% 9.2%

Every 10,000 miles 57 1 46 6 3 0 0 1 0 1

11.1% 20.1% 13.5% 10.6% 4.7% 10.7% .0% 2.2% .0% 9.2%

Not sure 42 0 22 6 11 0 0 0 3 0

8.1% .0% 6.4% 9.8% 15.5% .0% .0% .0% 44.6% .0%

Car 3

Total 150 0 102 25 14 0 0 1 4 5

Every 3,000 miles 35 0 18 6 8 0 0 0 0 4

23.5% .0% 17.6% 24.0% 54.9% .0% 100.0% .0% .0% 77.3%

Every 5,000 miles 54 0 37 5 6 0 0 0 4 1

35.8% .0% 36.7% 20.9% 45.1% .0% .0% .7% 100.0% 11.3%

Every 7,500 miles 41 0 34 6 0 0 0 1 0 1

27.3% .0% 33.7% 22.6% .0% .0% .0% 99.1% .0% 11.3%

Every 10,000 miles 5 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0

3.3% .0% 2.8% 8.6% .0% .0% .0% .2% .0% .0%

Not sure 15 0 9 6 0 0 0 0 0 0

10.1% .0% 9.2% 23.8% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0%

Q3. Manufacturer Recommended Oil Change

Frequency – Cars 1, 2 and 3 Education Comparisons

Generally speaking, respondents with an education through a 4-year college degree were more likely to indicate that the manufacturer of their car(s) recommended an oil change at 3,000 miles. Conversely, respondents with a graduate education tended to be more likely to say the recommended oil change was at a higher mileage. The table is continued on the next page.

Education

Total Less than

12 years

Completed high school

Some college

4-year college degree

Graduate education

No answer

Car 1

Total 800 11 51 166 278 283 10

Every 3,000 miles 213 6 34 55 76 42 1

26.7% 56.2% 65.5% 33.0% 27.3% 14.7% 10.4%

Every 5,000 miles 313 2 11 67 107 121 5

39.1% 18.9% 22.2% 40.1% 38.5% 42.8% 45.9%

Every 7,500 miles 101 2 4 11 39 45 1

12.6% 14.4% 7.2% 6.8% 13.8% 16.0% 5.2%

Every 10,000 miles 94 1 0 17 25 50 1

11.7% 10.5% .0% 10.2% 9.0% 17.7% 5.2%

Not sure 62 0 1 11 26 20 3

7.7% .0% 2.0% 6.9% 9.4% 6.9% 33.3%

No answer 18 0 2 5 6 5 0

2.2% .0% 3.1% 3.0% 2.0% 1.9% .0%

Q3. Manufacturer Recommended Oil Change

Frequency – Cars 1, 2 and 3 Education Comparisons Continued

Education

Total Less than

12 years

Completed high school

Some college

4-year college degree

Graduate education

No answer

Car 2

Total 516 7 15 103 175 211 6

Every 3,000 miles 131 3 6 28 62 31 1

25.3% 52.6% 39.4% 26.7% 35.3% 14.9% 9.6%

Every 5,000 miles 210 2 9 53 44 102 1

40.6% 26.7% 56.3% 51.2% 25.0% 48.5% 9.6%

Every 7,500 miles 76 0 1 6 34 34 1

14.8% 3.3% 4.3% 6.0% 19.7% 16.3% 9.6%

Every 10,000 miles 57 1 0 5 19 32 1

11.1% 17.5% .0% 4.4% 11.0% 15.2% 9.6%

Not sure 42 0 0 12 16 11 3

8.1% .0% .0% 11.6% 9.0% 5.0% 61.5%

Car 3

Total 150 2 6 23 48 69 1

Every 3,000 miles 35 0 5 8 15 7 0

23.5% 6.4% 83.7% 32.9% 30.4% 10.9% .0%

Every 5,000 miles 54 2 1 13 14 23 1

35.8% 93.6% 16.3% 55.1% 28.8% 33.9% 50.0%

Every 7,500 miles 41 0 0 1 8 32 1

27.3% .0% .0% 3.6% 15.7% 46.4% 50.0%

Every 10,000 miles 5 0 0 0 1 4 0

3.3% .0% .0% .9% 2.0% 5.5% .0%

Not sure 15 0 0 2 11 2 0

10.1% .0% .0% 7.4% 23.1% 3.3% .0%

Q4. Reasons for Personally Changing Oil

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Does not apply

Other

More convenient

Saves time

Enjoy car maintenance

Saves money

85.3%

2.9%

5.0%

5.1%

6.7%

10.8%

When asked why they personally change the oil in their gas powered vehicles or equipment, 1 out of 10 respondents said it was because it saves money. Fewer respondents reported that it was because they enjoy car maintenance, saves time, or was more convenient.

Q4. Reasons for Personally Changing Oil Gender Comparisons

Men were more likely to respond to this question that they personally change their own oil because they enjoy car maintenance, is more convenient, saves money, and saves time. Women had a higher likelihood to report that this question does not apply to them.

Respondents Gender

Total Male Female No answer

Total 800 384 402 14

Enjoy car maintenance 53 42 9 3

6.7% 10.8% 2.1% 22.1%

More convenient 40 29 10 1

5.0% 7.7% 2.4% 6.5%

Saves money 86 54 33 0

10.8% 14.0% 8.1% .0%

Saves Time 41 33 8 0

5.1% 8.7% 1.9% .0%

Other 23 12 9 3

2.9% 3.0% 2.1% 22.2%

Does not apply 682 315 357 10

85.3% 82.0% 88.8% 71.4%

Q4. Reasons for Personally Changing Oil Age Comparisons

Respondents ages 30-39 had a higher tendency to say they personally change their own oil for reasons of enjoyment, convenience, and saving time and money. Respondents ages 40 years and older were more likely to say that this question did not apply to them.

Age

Total 18-29 years

30-39 years

40-49 years

50-64 years 65+ years

No answer

Total 800 135 112 145 227 165 16

Enjoy car maintenance 53 0 19 9 15 7 3

6.7% .0% 17.0% 6.4% 6.8% 4.0% 18.6%

More convenient 40 0 15 10 10 4 0

5.0% .0% 13.5% 7.1% 4.5% 2.7% .0%

Saves money 86 0 33 17 28 9 0

10.8% .0% 29.3% 11.6% 12.2% 5.4% .0%

Saves Time 41 0 14 9 14 4 0

5.1% .0% 12.5% 6.1% 6.3% 2.5% .0%

Other 23 0 3 5 5 7 3

2.9% .0% 2.8% 3.4% 2.4% 4.2% 18.6%

Does not apply 682 135 75 123 188 148 13

85.3% 100.0% 66.8% 84.9% 82.8% 89.8% 81.4%

Q5. Disposal of Used Oil

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Does not apply

Not sure

Other

Put in garbage

Take to the City Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Take to an auto parts store or auto repair facility

81.3%

.4%

.2%

.2%

8.0%

12.4%

When asked how they dispose of used oil, about 1 in 10 of the respondents who personally change their own oil said they take it to an auto parts store or auto repair facility. Slightly less than 1 out of 10 respondents said they take it to the City Household Hazardous Waste Facility.

Q6. Reasons for Disposing of Used Oil in This

Manner

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

DK/NA/Unsure

Other mention

When needed go to center

Efficient

Go to store to recycle

Did not know about/Where to go/What to do

Free/Economical

Close/Close to home/Local

Best option/Way/Practice/Correct method

What you are recommended/Supposed to do/Per city law

Recycle - General mention

Available/Where we go/Always done so/Hours open

Best for environment/Safe/Right thing to do/Properly done

Convenience/Easy

7.2%

.5%

.1%

.3%

.7%

1.7%

2.2%

2.3%

3.4%

4.0%

4.3%

5.0%

41.5%

41.9%

The two most popular reasons given, mentioned by 2 out of 5 respondents, for disposing of oil in the manner previously described were “Convenience/Easy” and “Best for environment/Safe/Right thing to do/Properly done.” All other responses garnered 5% or less mentions.

Q6. Reasons for Disposing of Used Oil in This

Manner Gender Comparisons

Men were more likely to give the response “Convenience/Easy,” and women tended to more frequently say

“Best for environment/Safe/Right thing to do/Will be properly done” or “What you are recommended/Supposed to do/Per city law.“

Respondents Gender

Total Male Female No answer

Total 146 90 53 4

Best option/Way/Practice/Correct method 5 4 1 0

3.4% 4.0% 2.7% .0%

Best for environment/Safe/Right thing to do/Will be properly done 61 28 32 0

41.5% 31.7% 61.2% .0%

Close/Close to home/Local 3 2 1 0

2.3% 2.3% 2.4% .0%

Convenience/Easy 61 49 8 4

41.9% 54.6% 16.0% 100.0%

Free/Economical 3 2 0 1

2.2% 2.6% .0% 22.7%

What you are recommended/Supposed to do/Per city law 6 1 5 0

4.0% 1.3% 8.9% .0%

Available/Where we go/Always done so/Hours open 7 7 0 0

5.0% 7.7% .8% .0%

Efficient 0 0 0 0

.3% .4% .0% .0%

Did not know about/Where to go/What to do 2 0 2 0

1.7% .4% 3.9% .0%

Go to store to recycle 1 1 0 0

.7% .7% .8% .0%

Recycle - General mention 6 6 0 0

4.3% 6.6% .8% .0%

When needed go to center 0 0 0 0

.1% .2% .0% .0%

Other mention 1 1 0 0

.5% .8% .0% .0%

DK/NA/Unsure 11 5 6 0

7.2% 5.2% 11.1% .0%

Q7. Use of HHW Facility or Certified Centers

0% 20% 40%

Not sure

Other

Neither

Used Certified Centers

Used Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Newbury Park

26.3%

.4%

39.2%

6.6%

29.4%

Almost a third of respondents who said they personally change the oil in their cars or equipment reported that they have used the Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Newbury Park. Less than 1 in 10 respondents said they use Certified Centers, and about a quarter of respondents reported they use neither.

Q7. Use of HHW Facility or Certified Centers Age Comparisons

Respondents ages 50 and older were more likely to say they had used the Household Hazardous Waste

Facility in Newbury Park. The 18-to-29-year-olds and 40-to-49-year-olds had a higher tendency to say they used neither the Household Hazardous Waste Facility nor the Certified Centers.

Age

Total 18-29 years

30-39 years

40-49 years

50-64 years 65+ years

No answer

Total 800 135 112 145 227 165 16

Used Household Hazardous Waste

Facility in Newbury Park

235 0 38 31 83 73 10

29.4% .0% 34.3% 21.7% 36.4% 44.1% 63.9%

Used Certified Centers 53 0 4 12 23 14 1

6.6% .0% 3.8% 8.1% 10.1% 8.2% 3.2%

Neither 313 67 51 69 74 48 5

39.2% 49.4% 45.4% 47.3% 32.8% 29.3% 27.9%

Other 3 0 0 2 0 0 0

.4% .0% .0% 1.5% .2% .2% .0%

Not sure 210 68 19 33 55 35 1

26.3% 50.6% 16.5% 22.9% 24.1% 21.0% 5.0%

Q7. Use of HHW Facility or Certified Centers Home Type Comparisons

When analyzed in light of type of home the respondent lives in, those who own a single family home or condo tended to more frequently indicate they had used the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, whereas respondents who rent a condo or apartment were more likely to state they use neither the Facility nor the

Certified Centers.

Type of Home

Total

Single family home you own

Single family home you rent

Condo you own

Condo or apartment you rent

Other you own

Other you rent Not sure

Total 800 573 22 73 96 14 9 12

Used Household Hazardous

Waste Facility in Newbury Park

235 207 4 13 3 1 0 7

29.4% 36.1% 18.1% 18.4% 3.2% 10.4% .0% 54.9%

Used Certified Centers 53 43 0 5 4 0 0 1

6.6% 7.5% 1.8% 7.3% 4.0% .0% .0% 4.4%

Neither 313 207 8 30 56 2 6 4

39.2% 36.1% 37.9% 41.3% 58.2% 15.3% 64.1% 33.7%

Other 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0

.4% .3% 5.8% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0%

Not sure 210 128 8 27 33 11 3 1

26.3% 22.3% 36.4% 36.2% 34.5% 74.4% 35.9% 7.0%

Q7. Use of HHW Facility or Certified Centers Home Zip Code Comparisons

Respondents who live in the 91320 and 91361 zip code areas were more likely to report that they used the

Household Hazardous Waste Facility.

Home Zip Code

Total 91320 91360 91361 91362 No answer

Total 800 179 308 50 254 9

Used Household Hazardous

Waste Facility in Newbury Park

235 79 79 20 54 4

29.4% 44.2% 25.7% 39.9% 21.2% 38.8%

Used Certified Centers 53 0 26 5 21 1

6.6% .0% 8.6% 9.8% 8.3% 5.7%

Neither 313 70 114 13 113 3

39.2% 39.0% 37.2% 26.3% 44.6% 31.0%

Other 3 0 3 0 0 0

.4% .0% .8% .0% .2% .0%

Not sure 210 30 95 14 69 2

26.3% 16.9% 30.9% 27.2% 27.1% 24.4%

Q8. Reasons for Using HHW Facility or

Certified Centers

0% 20% 40%

DK/NA/Unsure

Other mention

Efficient

Reasonable/Sensible

Advertised/Promoted by city

Did not know about permanent facility

Keep out of landfills

Did not know of others/Only one I know of

Good/Friendly/Professional

Best option

Free/Economical

Recommended site/Where were supposed to go

Available/Hours open

Close/Close to home/Local

Best for environment/Safe/Right thing to do

Disposal of hazardous materials

Convenience/Easy

9.0%

2.0%

.2%

.7%

.8%

1.0%

1.1%

1.3%

2.0%

2.2%

4.0%

4.3%

8.7%

19.4%

20.9%

23.1%

32.5%

When asked why they chose to use the Household Hazardous Waste Facility or Certified Centers for disposal, the most common answer was “Convenience/ Easy.” This The next tier of responses focus on a desire to have the oil handled properly, and that the Facility and Centers were close by. All other mentions garnered less than

10% mentions.

Q8. Reasons for Using HHW Facility or

Certified Centers Gender Comparisons

Men tended to respond in greater numbers that they used the Facility or Centers for oil disposal because they are “Close/Close to home/Local,” whereas women were more likely to respond that they used these options because they were “Available/Hours open.” The table is continued on the next page.

Respondents Gender

Total Male Female No answer

Total 277 139 130 8

Best option 6 1 5 0

2.2% .9% 3.6% .0%

Best for environment/Safe/Right thing to do/Will be properly done 58 26 26 6

20.9% 18.9% 19.9% 69.4%

Close/Close to home/Local 54 40 14 0

19.4% 28.8% 10.7% .0%

Convenience/Easy 90 52 37 1

32.5% 37.8% 28.6% 6.5%

Free/Economical 11 5 6 1

4.0% 3.3% 4.3% 11.0%

Recommended site/Where were supposed to go 12 5 6 0

4.3% 3.8% 5.0% .0%

Available/Hours Open 24 6 19 0

8.7% 4.0% 14.4% .0%

Efficient 1 0 0 0

.2% .1% .3% .0%

Good/Friendly/Professional 6 3 3 0

2.0% 1.8% 2.4% .0%

Reasonable/Sensible 2 1 1 0

.7% .6% .9% .0%

Q8. Reasons for Using HHW Facility or

Certified Centers Gender Comparisons Continued

Respondents Gender

Total Male Female No answer

Total 277 139 130 8

Did not know about permanent facility 3 1 1 0

1.0% .9% 1.1% .0%

Did not know of others/Only one I know of 3 2 1 0

1.3% 1.5% 1.1% .0%

Disposal of hazardous materials 64 25 37 1

23.1% 18.3% 28.8% 13.4%

Certified 0 0 0 0

.0% .1% .0% .0%

Keep out of landfills 3 2 1 0

1.1% 1.4% .8% .0%

Advertised/Promoted by city 2 1 1 0

.8% .7% .9% .0%

When need go to center 0 0 0 0

.0% .1% .0% .0%

Other mention 6 4 2 0

2.0% 2.7% 1.5% .0%

Undecided/Need more information 0 0 0 0

.0% .0% .0% .0%

DK/NA/Unsure 25 9 16 1

9.0% 6.1% 12.2% 6.5%

Q8. Reasons for Using HHW Facility or

Certified Centers Home Zip Code Comparisons

Respondents who live in the 91320 zip code area were more likely to say they used the Facility or Centers for oil disposal because they are “Close/Close to home/Local” and “Convenience/Easy.” Those respondents who live in the 91360, 91361, and 91362 zip codes tended to report in higher numbers that they use them for

“Disposal of hazardous materials.” The table continues on the following page.

Home Zip Code

Total 91320 91360 91361 91362 No answer

Total 277 79 98 23 72 4

Best option 6 0 2 0 4 0

2.2% .0% 1.7% .0% 6.0% .0%

Best for environment/Safe/Right thing to do/Will be properly done 58 21 14 7 13 3

20.9% 26.5% 14.4% 29.8% 18.2% 61.4%

Close/Close to home/Local 54 44 8 0 3 0

19.4% 55.1% 7.7% .0% 3.7% .0%

Convenience/Easy 90 34 30 1 24 1

32.5% 43.5% 30.6% 5.6% 33.0% 12.9%

Free/Economical 11 0 9 0 2 0

4.0% .0% 9.3% .0% 2.6% .0%

Recommended site/Where were supposed to go 12 4 6 0 2 0

4.3% 5.4% 6.0% .0% 2.3% .0%

Available/Hours Open 24 10 11 0 3 0

8.7% 12.6% 11.7% .0% 3.8% .0%

Efficient 1 0 1 0 0 0

.2% .0% .6% .0% .0% .0%

Good/Friendly/Professional 6 0 2 2 0 2

2.0% .0% 1.6% 8.6% .0% 48.5%

Q8. Reasons for Using HHW Facility or

Certified Centers Home Zip Code Comparisons Continued

Home Zip Code

Total 91320 91360 91361 91362 No answer

Total 277 79 98 23 72 4

Reasonable/Sensible 2 0 1 0 1 0

.7% .0% 1.4% .0% .8% .0%

Did not know about permanent facility 3 0 2 0 0 0

1.0% .0% 2.3% .0% .5% .0%

Did not know of others/Only one I know of 3 0 2 0 2 0

1.3% .0% 1.6% .0% 2.7% .0%

Disposal of hazardous materials 64 3 26 8 24 3

23.1% 3.8% 26.6% 36.3% 32.9% 61.4%

Certified 0 0 0 0 0 0

.0% .0% .1% .0% .0% .0%

Keep out of landfills 3 0 1 2 1 0

1.1% .0% .8% 6.7% .9% .0%

Advertised/Promoted by city 2 0 2 0 0 0

.8% .0% 1.8% .0% .5% .0%

When need go to center 0 0 0 0 0 0

.0% .0% .1% .0% .0% .0%

Other mention 6 0 2 1 2 0

2.0% .0% 2.0% 5.6% 3.2% .0%

Undecided/Need more information 0 0 0 0 0 0

.0% .0% .0% .0% .0% .0%

DK/NA/Unsure 25 5 8 5 6 1

9.0% 6.8% 8.2% 19.7% 8.7% 12.9%

Q9. Reasons for Not Using HHW Facility or

Certified Centers

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

DK/NA/Unsure

Other mention

Don't know what they will take

Convenience

Not convenient

Too far away/Not in my area

Appointment needed/Hours/Days available

Take to retail location to recycle

Don't change my own oil/Take to shop

Did not know about it

Do not need it/Nothing to dispose of

45.0%

1.0%

.5%

.5%

.6%

.9%

1.4%

1.5%

3.7%

18.9%

29.0%

Respondents who indicated they did not use the Facility or Centers were asked to give their reasons for that choice. The most frequently given answer was “Do not need/Nothing to dispose of,” offered by about 3 in 10 respondents. This was followed by “Did not know about it,” reported by about 1 in 5 respondents All other responses garnered less than 4% mentions. However, nearly half of the respondents had no answer for this question.

Q9. Reasons for Not Using HHW Facility or

Certified Centers Gender Comparisons

Men were more likely to say they did not use the Facility or Centers because they “Did not know about it,”

“Appointment needed/Hours/Days available,” or “Too far away/Not in my area.” Women tended to more frequently respond that they “Take to retail location to recycle.”

Respondents Gender

Total Male Female No answer

Total 523 245 272 6

Did not know about it 99 59 40 0

18.9% 23.9% 14.7% .0%

Do not need it/Nothing to dispose of 152 71 77 4

29.0% 28.8% 28.3% 72.9%

Convenience 2 2 0 0

.5% 1.0% .0% .0%

Don't change my own oil/Take to shop 20 11 9 0

3.7% 4.3% 3.1% 7.8%

Appointment needed/Hours/Days available 7 7 0 1

1.4% 2.7% .1% 9.9%

Not convenient 3 2 0 0

.6% 1.0% .1% .0%

Too far away/Not in my area 5 5 0 0

.9% 1.9% .0% .0%

Don't know what they will take 2 1 1 0

.5% .5% .5% .0%

Take to retail location to recycle 8 1 7 0

1.5% .3% 2.7% .0%

Other mention 5 1 4 0

1.0% .2% 1.6% .0%

DK/NA/Unsure 235 95 140 1

45.0% 38.8% 51.3% 9.4%

Q9. Reasons for Not Using HHW Facility or

Certified Centers Age Comparisons

In terms of age groupings, the 18-to-39-year-olds were more likely to give the reason that they “Did not know about it.” Respondents ages 30 to 39 tended to indicate at higher levels that they “Did not need it/Nothing to dispose of.”

Age

Total 18-29 years 30-39 years 40-49 years 50-64 years 65+ years No answer

Total 523 135 69 102 129 83 5

Did not know about it 99 49 21 14 9 5 0

18.9% 36.4% 30.5% 14.2% 7.2% 5.8% .3%

Do not need it/Nothing to dispose of 152 33 29 36 28 21 4

29.0% 24.7% 42.4% 35.5% 21.7% 24.9% 76.3%

Convenience 2 0 0 1 1 0 0

.5% .0% .0% 1.1% .9% .2% .0%

Don't change my own oil/Take to shop 20 0 3 6 7 3 0

3.7% .0% 3.6% 6.0% 5.4% 4.1% 8.2%

Appointment needed/Hours/Days available 7 0 0 1 5 2 0

1.4% .0% .0% 1.1% 3.5% 2.2% .0%

Not convenient 3 0 0 1 1 1 0

.6% .0% .6% 1.1% .5% 1.0% .0%

Too far away/Not in my area 5 0 1 1 3 0 0

.9% .0% 1.6% .8% 2.1% .0% .0%

Don't know what they will take 2 0 2 0 0 0 0

.5% .0% 3.5% .0% .0% .0% .0%

Take to retail location to recycle 8 0 0 4 4 0 0

1.5% .0% .0% 4.0% 3.0% .0% .0%

Other mention 5 0 0 0 1 4 0

1.0% .0% .0% .0% .9% 4.7% .0%

DK/NA/Unsure 235 53 18 42 74 48 1

45.0% 38.9% 25.7% 41.4% 57.2% 58.3% 15.2%

Q10. Engage in Gardening, Painting or Home

Improvement at Home

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

Neither

Paint

Home improvement

Garden

23.5%

48.8%

54.2%

66.7%

Two-thirds of respondents indicated that they partake in gardening at home, while about half said they engage in home improvement activities or painting at home. Nearly a quarter of respondents reported they do not participate in these activities at home.

Q10. Engage in Gardening, Painting or Home

Improvement at Home Age Comparisons

Survey respondents who are 40 years old or older were more likely to say that they garden as an activity at their home. Respondents ages 30 to 39 tended to more frequently indicate that they paint, and the 18-to-39-year-olds said they engage in home improvement.

Age

Total 18-29 years

30-39 years

40-49 years

50-64 years 65+ years No answer

Total 799 135 112 145 227 164 16

Garden 533 66 71 105 165 112 14

66.7% 48.9% 63.7% 72.7% 72.6% 68.3% 84.5%

Paint 390 50 67 71 117 75 9

48.8% 37.0% 60.2% 49.2% 51.7% 45.7% 55.1%

Home improvement 434 99 72 72 116 64 10

54.2% 73.4% 64.4% 49.6% 51.2% 39.0% 62.9%

Neither 188 36 26 30 48 45 3

23.5% 26.6% 23.2% 21.0% 21.2% 27.2% 15.3%

Q10. Engage in Gardening, Painting or Home

Improvement at Home Home Zip Code Comparisons

Respondents who live in the 91320 and 91360 zip codes were more likely to say that they engage in gardening and home improvement activities at home.

Home Zip Code

Total 91320 91360 91361 91362 No answer

Total 799 179 307 50 254 9

Garden 533 138 226 29 134 6

66.7% 77.3% 73.7% 57.1% 52.7% 69.9%

Paint 390 95 149 22 119 5

48.8% 53.1% 48.6% 43.4% 46.9% 52.6%

Home improvement 434 102 186 15 127 4

54.2% 57.1% 60.4% 29.0% 50.2% 42.5%

Neither 188 31 64 17 72 3

23.5% 17.5% 20.9% 34.3% 28.4% 30.1%

Q11. Reasons for Engaging in Gardening, Painting or Home Improvement at Home

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

Other

Saves time

More convenient

Prefer to grow my own pesticide-free organic foods

Enjoy do it yourself/home improvement jobs

Enjoy gardening

Saves money

4.4%

13.4%

19.7%

27.2%

61.1%

65.1%

67.6%

When asked why they engage in…